# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz short pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Cheese & Cranberry
04 - 7 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into cubes
05 - 3.5 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
06 - 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
07 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Nuts & Garnish
09 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Zest of 1 orange (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and set pasta aside.
03 - Place Brie cubes into a small baking dish. Top with cranberries, drizzle honey, then sprinkle thyme and black pepper evenly.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie is melted and cranberries soften.
05 - Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
06 - Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour hot Brie and cranberry mixture over pasta, add a splash of reserved pasta water, and toss gently to coat.
07 - Fold in half of the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley.
08 - Plate pasta and garnish with remaining walnuts, parsley, and orange zest if using. Serve immediately.
